A Multnomah County jury just awarded $32K after a $287 repair dispute and a rent increase issued only four days after the tenant’s second written protest. Here’s the practical playbook every Portland Metro and Oregon landlord needs this summer on timing, documentation, and consistency under ORS 90.385.

Portland landlords — summer turnover season is here and habitability questions are spiking. Grab our free 2026 Summer Habitability & Maintenance Compliance Checklist with Multnomah, Washington & Clackamas County nuances, inspection steps, and documentation tips. Stay compliant and protect your deposits. Read now: